[manidoraisamy]

Technically, macro was a crack. Not a hack. Hack should make things; Not break things.

But, I think you are right. Hacks have gone through the hype cycle. When every programmer wants to "hack" to be in the elite circle, they tend to push the boundaries that are grey -> unethical -> unlawful. It's like those greedy bankers - except that they want to look cool; instead of money.